Comice
Americannoun
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Pear, in the same vein as its botanical cousin, comes in a myriad of varieties, whether that’s the classic Bartlett or Anjou, Bosc and Comice.
From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025
Use firm, slightly underripe Comice, Anjou, Bartlett or Russet pears.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021
That mix has attracted retirees on fixed incomes and farm workers who pick the sweet Comice pears from nearby orchards that end up in Harry & David gift baskets shipped around the world.
From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2020
Bred by Frank Reimer near Medford, Ore., in 1935, Best Ever is a cross of the prized Comice pear with an obscure French variety called Louis Pasteur.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2017
Taking the matter the other way around, the Bartlett will do for pollination of the Comice probably, if that should be necessary.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)
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